Nimrod Gauss Samet is a financial advisor with Associated Investment Services, Inc. in Port Washington, WI, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Associated Investment Services since 2007. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individual investors, small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions, offering a range of model portfolio and separately managed account programs through third-party managers and its affiliate Kellogg Asset Management. The firm operates as part of a broader financial services group affiliated with Associated Banc-Corp and delivers advisory services primarily on a non-discretionary basis via the Envestnet/NFS platform.

Daniel Smith is a financial advisor with Belpointe Asset Management LLC in Germantown, WI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Twenty-Twenty Wealth & Advisory Partners, WFA Asset Management, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer for The Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, a nonprofit organization. Belpointe serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management and financial planning with customized portfolios that incorporate passive, active, tactical, and blended strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Michael Miller is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 46 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Advisory Services Network in 2018, he worked at Blackhawk - Capital from 2014 to 2018. Outside of advising, he holds a CPA credential and is involved in tax preparation and bookkeeping services, dedicating about 10% of his time to these activities. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing diverse securities and investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Daniel Shvartsman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 20 years of experience, currently practicing at Associated Investment Services, Inc. since 2006. He is based in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual investors, as well as small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions. The firm utilizes third-party model portfolio and separately managed account programs through providers like BlackRock, Envestnet, and Vanguard, and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency affiliated with Associated Banc-Corp and related entities.

Brian Gaertner is a financial advisor with RiverFront Investment Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Robert Baird & Co. and ALPS Distributors, Inc., and he currently serves as President of the Whitefish Bay Gridiron Club Inc., a nonprofit focused on fundraising for local football teams. RiverFront Investment Group provides investment management services to individual investors, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a valuation framework combined with tactical asset allocation and security selection across global markets, delivering portfolios through multiple platforms including SMAs, UMAs, and model delivery systems.

Brett Weir is an advisor with First Heartland Consultants, Inc. in West Bend, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cedar Lake Sales since 1994. Outside of his financial career, he serves as a Washington County Delegate for the Wisconsin Conservation Congress and volunteers on an advisory committee for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. First Heartland Consultants provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning, model-based management for self-directed 401(k) accounts, asset management, and third-party asset management solutions through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Michael Distefano is a financial advisor at Creativeone Wealth, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His work history includes positions at Change Path LLC, Riverwater Partners LLC, and a brief period of unemployment in 2017-2018. Creativeone Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and retainer services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, employing strategies such as modern portfolio theory, fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

James Huskin II is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Forum Financial Management, LP since 2016. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily implementing these through institutional mutual funds and ETFs, and offers a range of advisory and back-office services to independent advisors and RIAs.

Jerome Mahalick is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Asset Management For Professionals, Inc. for 31 years. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using tailored model portfolios and offers specialized services such as independent fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Gregory Mahalick is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He currently works at Merit Financial Advisors and previously spent 19 years at Asset Management For Professionals, Inc. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable investment sleeves, with oversight from a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Marc Willden is a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Mutual Advisors since 2020. Prior to his advisory career, he spent 28 years at Matrix Packaging Machinery, LLC. Willden also serves on the board of directors for The Sandstone Group, Inc., a manufacturer of food service equipment. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm manages portfolios using both active and passive strategies, emphasizing diversification and alignment with client objectives, and is notable for its scale and breadth of institutional work.

Mcgarry Murray is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including Brookstone Capital Management and Simplicity Wealth, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Murray is a self-employed insurance agent and is involved in residential real estate investment and renovation through multiple ventures. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and advisory services, utilizing advisor-directed model management and sub-advisory arrangements to implement client portfolios.

Earl Gauger is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Harbour Investments, Inc. He has worked at Harbour Investments and E Retirement Consulting since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of the Wisconsin Financial Literacy Foundation and serves on the advisory board for the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to develop customized investment strategies and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

David Schoenfeldt is a financial advisor with First Heartland Consultants, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with First Heartland Capital Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sales and distribution of fixed insurance products and operates DS Financial LLC, a business entity for tax purposes. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning, model-based management for 401(k) accounts, and various asset management solutions through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Benedum is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and LPL Financial. Benedum also provides investment advisory services through Silverleaf Advisor Group, an independent advisory firm. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various investment solutions, with an emphasis on retirement-plan services and institutional manager relationships.

Micah Hoehner is an advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His background includes roles at E2 Retirement Consulting and involvement with Concordia University Wisconsin Student Government. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality industry with Water Street Brewery and Bavarian Bierhaus. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing various investment approaches tailored by individual advisors and approved third-party managers.

Nicholas Stephan is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robert Baird & Co. and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm offers customized discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, along with administrative services and affiliated fund sponsorship.

Jared Thompson is a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at ValMark Advisers, Wealth Partners, ValMark Securities, and SPC. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors, managing approximately $9.45 billion through 154 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory services using both active and passive strategies, with an emphasis on diversification and customized portfolio management.

David Pagel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Harbour Investments, Inc. and Pagel Wealth Management, having previously worked at R.M. Stark & Co., Inc. and operated Pagel Financial Group since 1991. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as a commissioner for the Cedarburg Light and Water Utility Co. and is involved in various fiduciary and trustee responsibilities, including managing family trusts and an endowment trust. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, and institutional entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and multiple execution platforms tailored to different investment approaches.

Kathleen Oberneder is a CFP® professional at Forefront with 22 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at J. W. Cole Advisors, LPL Financial, and Principal Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for Independent Housing Initiative, Inc., a nonprofit focused on creating supported housing for adults with special needs. Forefront Wealth Partners is a team-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, business owners, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and estate-planning coordination, utilizing third-party managers and multi-advisor resources across several offices.